2009 rt1200 smell of fuel while riding

[Bambam]

Hello everyone I’ve just bought a 2009 rt with 26000 miles on it I filled it up to ride it home but I’m getting a smell of fuel while riding any ideas cheers DAVE

[milleplod]

Hi Dave, and welcome to the Forum.

BMW recalled a lot of 1200s, the RT included, to replace the fuel pump mounting flange. My 1200ST was one of the bikes affected - around 6 weeks prior to getting the 'safety campaign' letter, asking me to book it in for the work, I started getting a whiff of petrol fumes when stationary, or in slow-moving traffic. I'd assumed it was from vehicles nearby, rather than from my crotch area!  :wonder: Anyway, flange replaced....smell gone....even though the service guy told me the issue (porous/cracking original-type flange?...I can't remember) would never cause any fumes! A quick call to a dealer with the reg. no. will tell you if it's been done - if it has, I'd be looking at the filler-cap seal, and then under the plastics at the quick-release connectors onto the pump. Oh, any chance you overfilled and spilt some around the filler neck?


Pete

[Bambam]

Thank you I will give my local bmw main dealer a call tomorrow

[heathy65]

Silly question I know, but was the filler cap closed fully. Shortly after I had my 1200 I had the same problem and discovered that though the cap appeared closed, it was not. Give if a bump with your hand.

[milleplod]

Silly question I know, but was the filler cap closed fully. Shortly after I had my 1200 I had the same problem and discovered that though the cap appeared closed, it was not. Give if a bump with your hand.

Good point! Mine sometimes needs an extra-firm push too.
Pete

[Bambam]

I will double check thank you

[essexkeith]

hi had the same the second day i rode my 2008 1200 rt and yep fuel cap not firmly shut felt a bit of a plum but better than alternative